If you’re planning a move in the near future, you might be checking job boards, setting alerts, or scrolling LinkedIn.
And while those can often work, the reality is that some of the best contract and permanent roles in ERP, CRM and Transformation never get posted.
They’re filled quickly… quietly… through trusted networks.
Why do so many roles stay under the radar?
Hiring managers don’t always want to go public. Especially when:
- The need is urgent and the role must be filled yesterday
- There’s a sensitive internal restructure
- There’s no time to screen 200+ applicants
- They already trust a recruiter to deliver, fast
- For niche roles, there may be only a very small number of available resources
In these cases, hirers are calling people they already know. Or recruiters they trust to bring the right person, first time.
What can you do about it?
You can still land these roles – but only if you’re already in the loop.
✅ Build relationships with niche recruiters
✅ Be visible in your specialism – ERP, CRM, Transformation, Change, Delivery, Data
✅ More than ever, your true added value comes from leaning into your niche and being the very best you can be
✅ Make sure your LinkedIn, CV and availability are up to date
✅ Be ready to talk phase fit – where exactly do you add most value?
✅ Get honest feedback from your network. Ask them where you can improve? And whilst you’re at it, use your network to explore potential opportunities too
Why this matters as we head towards 2026 … and why we should connect!
As we move through Q4 (and companies really start to eye up 2026 and Q1), projects will move fast.
Organisations want “someone who’s done this before – and who can hit the ground running next week.”
And if I already know you – your strengths, your story, your availability – that conversation changes completely.
How Cedar Stone Helps
We support contract and permanent hiring across:
• ERP (SAP, Oracle, D365, IFS, Infor, NetSuite)
• Transformation, Change, Comms, PMO, Delivery, Business Technology
• CRM, HCM, and wider tech enabled programmes
Many roles are filled through referral, recommendation and fast-track shortlists. Want to be in that circle?
📩 Drop me a message, or reach out directly – peter@cedarstonerec.com
Even if you’re not actively looking yet – let’s start the conversation.
